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Albert I, King of the Belgians, late 19th-early 20th century. Albert (1875-1934) was the third king of Belgium, succeeding his uncle, Leopold II, in 1909
Louis II, King of the Bavarians, 19th century. Mad King Ludwig (1845-1886) built the castle of Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, was a patron and devotee of composer Richard Wagner
Frederick William III, King of Prussia, 19th century. Frederick William III (1770-1840) became King of Prussia in 1797. He had five sons including the future King Frederick William IV and William I
Abdul Hamid II, Sultan of Turkey, 19th century. Called the Great Assassin, Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918) was a despotic ruler who was deposed and exiled in 1909
Prince Maurice III, (1620-1652). Prince Maurice von Simmern, Count Palatine of the Rhine, was the son of Frederick V and Elizabeth of Bohemia
Downing Street, Westminster, 19th century, (c1902-1905). View of the British prime ministers residence before the government offices on the west side were built
Whitehall, 18th century, (c1902-1905). A view of the Banqueting Hall, looking towards Charing Cross. Illustration from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
Hoisting the Union Jack, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, c1905Hoisting the Union Jack on the Victoria Tower, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, c1905. A ceremony performed daily. Illustration from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith
New Palace Yard, Westminster, London, c1905. Members of Parliament enter and leave the legislative precincts. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith
House of Commons resolution conveying thanks to the Volunteer Yeomanry Corps, c1905. The Volunteer Yeomanry Corps was created in response to the threat of a Napoleonic invasion
The ancient precincts of the Palace of Westminster, London, 1807 (c1905). Thieving lane later named Bow Street. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith
William Ewart Gladstone, 19th century British Liberal statesman and prime minister, c1905. William Gladstone (1809-1898) was born in Liverpool
Joseph Chamberlain, British Liberal statesman, c1905. Artist: John Benjamin StoneJoseph Chamberlain, British Liberal statesman, c1905. Chamberlain (1836-1914) served in the cabinet as President of the Board of Trade and later as Secretary of State for the Colonies
Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour, British statesman and Prime Minister, 1912Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl of Balfour, British statesman and Prime Minister, c1905. A Conservative, Balfour (1848-1930) was Prime Minister from 1902-1905
The House of Lords during the Home Rule Debate, 1893 (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
The Marquess of Salisbury, British Prime Minister, 19th century (c1905). Lord Salisbury (1830-1903) was Conservative Prime Minister in 1885, 1886, and 1895-1902
The Houses of Parliament and Westminster Hall seen from Parliament Square, London, c1905. The railings in the foreground have since been removed
The House of Commons in 1846 (c1905). Sir Robert Peel speaking on the subject of Free Trade. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
Cecil Rhodes, 19th century English-born South African statesman, c1905. Rhodes (1853-1902) made his fortune in the Kimberley diamond mines, and formed De Beers Consolidated Mines in 1888
David Jenkins, 17th century Welsh judge, c1905. Jenkins (1582-1663) was a Royalist who was tried before Parliament and imprisoned during the Civil War period
The Deputy Speakers office, House of Commons, Westminster, London, c1905. A private room allotted to Parliamentary officials
Group of Vote Office messengers, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London, c1905. Messengers employed to distribute the votes amongst members
Swearing in Members at the House of Commons, Westmister, London, c1905. Opening of Parliament. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
Induction of the Speaker elect, House of Commons, c1905. The proposer and seconder conduct the Speaker elect, who according to tradition is supposed to show reluctance to be escorted to the Speakers
The Houses of Parliament, as seen from Victoria Tower, Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
William Court Gully, Speaker of the House of Commons, c1905. Gully (1835-1909) served as Speaker from 1895-1905. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith
St Stephens Chapel and the Speakers House, Westminster, London, 1834 (c1905). A view from the River Thames. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London)
The Royal Throne, House of Lords, Westminster, c1905. Artist: John Benjamin StoneThe Royal Throne, House of Lords, Westminster, c1905. Photograph from Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
The opening of Parliament by Queen Victoria, 1856 (c1905). Prince Albert stands by her side. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
The House of Peers, with Henry VIII on the Throne, 16th century (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
The Houses of Parliament from Lambeth Palace, Westminster, London, c1905. The Palace of Westminster lies on the north bank of the River Thames
Bell in the tower of Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
Gallery above the clock face, Big Ben, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
Chambers for the supply of fresh air under the House of Commons, Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
A Yeoman of the Guard, c1905. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905). Original painting by Sir John Everett Millais
Map Room, House of Commons Library, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. A gallery runs around the room. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London)
The opening of Parliament by King Edward VII, c1905. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
St Stephens Hall, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Photo published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
The Victoria Tower, Palace of Westminster, London, c1905. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
Justin McCarthy, Irish historian, author and nationalist politician, (c1905). McCarthy (1830-1912) served as a Liberal and Home Rule MP from 1879 until 1900
Bringing Up Our Bill, c1832 (c1905). Most of the leading members of the Reform party are represented in the picture. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith
A Committee of the House of Commons at the Fleet Street Prison, London, 1729 (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
The coronation ceremony of James II in Westminster Hall, London, 1685 (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
Queen Elizabeths river coronation procession, London, 1558 (c1905). Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
The coronation of Henry VI of England, 1422 (c1905). The King was crowned in both London and Paris. The last monarch of the House of Lancaster, he ruled with a regent until his majority in 1437
The Cloister Court, St Stephens Chapel, Palace of Westminster, 1834 (c1905). After the fire of 1834. Print published in Parliament Past and Present by Arnold Wright and Philip Smith, (London, c1905)
The House of Lords and House of Commons, Westminster, early 19th century (c1905). The Houses of Parliament as they were before the fire of 1834
Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat, Scottish Jacobite, 18th century (c1905). Fraser (1667-1747) was the Chief of Clan Fraser. He was executed on Tower Hill for his part in the rebellion of 1745